Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Epiphyllum

Species:

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

USDA Symbol:

EPOX

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

moths, bats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forests, prefers organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require warmth and humidity; typically propagated by stem cuttings rather than seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI